Kingship Meaning
/ˈkɪŋʃɪp/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe dignity, rank, or office of a king; the state of being a king.
nounA monarchy.
Sentence Examples
The kingship was passed down through generations.
He claimed the kingship by birthright.
The prince prepared to assume the responsibilities of kingship.
CEFR Practice Quiz
After the old king died, his son assumed the ____ of the realm.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The responsibilities of ____ weigh heavily on the young prince, who must now rule the entire nation today.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *ǵenh₁- Proto-Indo-European *-yós Proto-Germanic *kunją Proto-Indo-European *-n̥kʷo-der.? Proto-Indo-European *-nós Proto-Indo-European *-iHnos Proto-Germanic *-īnaz Proto-Indo-European *-kos Proto-Germanic *-gaz ? Proto-Germanic *-ingaz Proto-Germanic *kuningaz Proto-West Germanic *kuning Old English cyning Middle English king English king Proto-Germanic *skapjaną Proto-Germanic *-skapiz Proto-West Germanic *-skapi Old English -sċiepe Middle English -schipe English -ship English kingship From king + -ship.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"The traditional world knew divine kingship."
— 1995, Julius Evola, “The Beginning”, in Guido Stucco, transl., Revolt against the Modern World, Rochester, Vermont: Inner Traditions International, translation of Rivolta contro il mondo moderno, →ISBN, page 6:
"[Of Henry I, who reigned 1100–1135:] Although the king's harsh treatment of his brother [Robert Curthose] sparked widespread criticism, it was typical of Henry's pragmatic approach to kingship. If he had shown greater mercy and set Robert free, it would have been only a matter of time before Curthose made fresh trouble. As it was, the Anglo-Norman territory that had been so hard won by their father was now firmly under Henry's control."
— 2021, Tracy Borman, Crown and Sceptre: A New History of the British Monarchy, from William the Conqueror to Elizabeth II, Grove Atlantic, →ISBN, page 25:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
After the old king died, his son assumed the ____ of the realm.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The responsibilities of ____ weigh heavily on the young prince, who must now rule the entire nation today.